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the-goodlife

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diy polytunnel
« on: January 31, 2009, 12:15:10 »
Here you are folks some of you will remember i built my own tunnel last year , well ive moved it to a better position on the plot a better shelterd bit!!! for those folks who are new heres the pics all salvaged wood for the frame etc.








will post some more pics when the poly goes on :)
« Last Edit: January 31, 2009, 12:35:58 by the-goodlife »
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Lauren S

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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2009, 12:39:34 »
I'm really impressed, especially as you have used reclaimed bits and pieces

Well done......More pics please as it progresses  :D
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the-goodlife

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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2009, 12:39:55 »
pics are working now!! had a technical hitch!!
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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2009, 13:43:54 »
Very impressive!  ;D
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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2009, 15:53:22 »
look gr8  :)
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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2009, 17:36:04 »
Coming along nicely, can't wait to see finished project! ;)
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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2009, 17:48:44 »
Fantastic project! please let us know what type of polythene you are going to use ,where it is bought and how are you going to fix it.thanks it looks great.
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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2009, 23:27:45 »
Looks good.  I need to get more creative ::) ::)
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the-goodlife

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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2009, 09:13:21 »
Hi all,

The polythene i used last year was the temp cover from b&q for £20 its only about 60 micron thick and after a few storms and a fortune spent on repair tape it just got me through till  1st week of jan this year. :P

This year going for something a little better and ive found this on the auction site

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLEAR-POLYTHENE-SHEETING-PLASTIC-COVERS-4m-x-50m_W0QQitemZ320330036291QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item320330036291&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

joining it ??? no problem with some duck tape with glass reinforced stuff & extra sticky, from cpc/farnell .The polythene is a 125 micron thick a lot better i hope :-\ and polytunnels you buy have there sheets at 150 micron :D

folks near to donny are welcome to come and have a look :)
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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2009, 09:28:44 »
If you have not bought your sheeting yet, have a look here as it's UV treated so will not become brittle.
http://www.allplas.co.uk/acatalog/Ultra_Violet_Inhibited_Polythene_Sheeting.html

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the-goodlife

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Re: diy polytunnel
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2009, 09:37:16 »
Quote from: nilly71 on February 01, 2009, 09:28:44
If you have not bought your sheeting yet, have a look here as it's UV treated so will not become brittle.
http://www.allplas.co.uk/acatalog/Ultra_Violet_Inhibited_Polythene_Sheeting.html

Neil

thanks neil i will consult the budget!!! or better known as the wife lol ;D
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